Simone Rensch

Freelance journalist

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UK hit by sharpest growth downgrade of any large economy, OECD warns

The OECD has slashed its UK growth forecast and flagged the biggest inflation revision among major... Read more
Government to prioritise British suppliers critical to national security

British suppliers are to be prioritised for government contracts critical to national security... Read more
Council tax continues to rise above inflation but revenue still falling short

Council tax across England and Wales is expected to increase by an average of 4.9% in the coming... Read more
Reeves confirms government preparing energy support

Contingency planning for a new energy support package is underway as the war in the Middle East... Read more
Net zero backlash is a ‘political myth’, claims think-tank

Politicians across the board are out of touch with public opinion on net zero, fuelling a false... Read more
New NHS and council cooperation plans ‘need whole-system shift to succeed’

Government plans for the NHS and local authorities to transform the way they work together will... Read more
Bank of England keeps base rate unchanged amid conflict in the Middle East

The Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee has voted to keep its base rate steady at 3.75% as... Read more
UK bids to lead the global AI race with £2.5bn investment

The government has launched a bid to lead on artificial intelligence, calling it the “defining... Read more
UK aims for stronger EU partnership amid global uncertainty

The UK wants a new economic partnership with the European Union because the alternative is more “... Read more
Roadmap for fiscal devolution a ‘turning point’ for local government

Regional leaders will have more control over how national tax money is spent, in a move to... Read more

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